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As climate change and human activity alter Caribbean ecosystems, bat populations and diversity are shifting. Bats play critical roles in agriculture pest control, pollination, and reducing vector-borne diseases. Modern monitoring tools like ultrasonic recorders and AI will provide updated, comprehensive data on bat populations while contributing to regional acoustic libraries. The program also includes citizen science initiatives, engaging communities to monitor bats on private lands and offering bat houses to residents, emphasizing the ecological importance of these key species.